SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1599 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INSOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Impertinently

Somnolently

Glamorously

Salubriously

Querulously

Correct answer:

Impertinently

Explanation:

"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

Example Question #1600 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INDOLENTLY

Possible Answers:

Eagerly

Affably

Irrelevantly

Lazily

Rudely

Correct answer:

Lazily

Explanation:

"Indolence" is another word for laziness or sloth. "Eager" means enthusiastic or avid. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Rude" is a synonym for "insolent," not indolent -- an easy mistake to make. "Relevant" and "irrelevant" are antonyms.

Example Question #1601 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INEPTLY

Possible Answers:

Mournfully

Skeptically

Lugubriously

Adroitly

Incompetently

Correct answer:

Incompetently

Explanation:

"Inept" means "incompetent," unskilled, or inexpert. This is an antonym for "adroit," or skilled. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, as is "mournful." "Skeptical" means having doubts or difficult to convince.

Example Question #1602 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SOCIABLY

Possible Answers:

Lividly

Inimically

Secretively

Furtively

Gregariously

Correct answer:

Gregariously

Explanation:

"Sociable" and "gregarious" are both synonyms for outgoing. "Livid" means furious, and "secretive" means sneaky or furtive. "Inimical" means hostile or harmful.

Example Question #1603 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Glumly

Conscientiously

Ostensibly

Tangibly

Doggedly

Correct answer:

Glumly

Explanation:

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.

Example Question #1604 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISSONANTLY

Possible Answers:

Eloquently

Ardently

Discordantly

Sternly

Torpidly

Correct answer:

Discordantly

Explanation:

"Dissonant" means disharmonious or "discordant." "Stern" means strict or harsh. "Eloquent" means well spoken or articulate or fluent of speech. "Ardent" means passionate or fervent, and "torpid" means sluggish or lethargic.

Example Question #1605 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

URBANELY

Possible Answers:

Instantaneously

Disreputable

Suavely

Nomadically

Partially

Correct answer:

Suavely

Explanation:

"Urbane" means "suave" and sophisticated. "Nomadic" means in the manner of a nomad or wanderer. "Instantaneous" means immediate, and "disreputable" is another word for infamous. "Partial" is a synonym for "incomplete."

Example Question #1606 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PARSIMONIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Munificently

Maliciously

Stingily

Explicitly

Malevolently

Correct answer:

Stingily

Explanation:

"Parsimonious" means miserly, cheap, or "stingy." This is an antonym of "munificent," or generous. "Malicious" means spiteful, hurtful, or malevolent. "Explicit" and "implicit" are antonyms.

Example Question #1607 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SUPERFICIALLY

Possible Answers:

Congenially

Astutely

Shallowly

Pugnaciously

Unbearably

Correct answer:

Shallowly

Explanation:

"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Congenial," or "genial," means friendly and personable. "Pugnacious" means argumentative and combative. "Unbearable" means insufferable or intolerable. "Astute" means sharp or shrewd.

Example Question #1608 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SALUBRIOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Healthily

Exorbitantly

Plausibly

Vivaciously

Excessively

Correct answer:

Healthily

Explanation:

"Salubrious" means "healthful" or wholesome. "Exorbitant" is another word for excessive. "Vivacious" is a synonym for lively, and "plausible" is a synonym for credible or believable.

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